Opening in Orchard Place, the site marks the start of the brand’s UK expansion, with a further two sites planned for 2026.
The opening follows Kuvi Hospitality securing exclusive franchise and development rights for Coyo Taco across the UK, Ireland, and GCC, with a long-term goal now under way to scale the brand to more than 50 locations across the UK and Ireland.
Its operating model includes daily, from-scratch preparation following the brand’s ‘todos es fresco’, or ‘everything fresh’, philosophy, including hand-pressed corn tortillas, made-to-order guacamole, responsibly sourced meats and seafood, and a dual-format approach combining high-throughput dining with a late-night bar offer.
Coyo Taco was founded in 2016 and operates across seven sites in Miami and a further six sites globally, including locations in Colombia and Portugal.
“London is one of the most competitive and influential dining markets in the world and the perfect place to introduce Coyo Taco outside of the US,” says Coyo founders Alan Drummond, Sven Vogtland, and Scott Linquist.
“Kuvi is our exclusive development and operating partner across the UK, Ireland and GCC, and they bring the operational strength, local expertise and disciplined approach needed to scale in markets like this.
“Their experience across premium hospitality, from site acquisition through to supply chain and full market execution, makes them uniquely positioned to deliver the brand at the right level.
“Launching in London gives us a powerful platform, not just for the UK but for wider international growth.
“With Coyo Taco’s strong global following, proven fast-casual model and culturally led identity, we’re confident this is the right partnership to build something meaningful across multiple regions.”
Kuvi Hospitality is a London-based investment platform founded by Kuvi Capital to scale US restaurant brands into the UK and EMEA markets.
Shereen Ritchie, group CEO, Kuvi Hospitality, says: “Coyo Taco is a true Miami institution, with a strong brand identity and passionate fan base built over a decade.
“It’s a privilege to be leading its introduction and expansion in the UK.
“We see a significant opportunity in premium, fresh and culturally relevant dining.”
“As consumer demand continues to shift towards freshness, bold flavours, and experience-led formats, Coyo is the perfect product-market fit.”
Last year Velvet Taco, another US-based taco brand, also made its UK debut, opening in London’s Broadgate Circle.